I am currently looking around and trying to think of where I could call home in the Philippines.
Just wondering why you live (or are thinking of living) in the Philippines and why?
As you we all know the Philippines has numerous island's, I am trying to do a bit of research to consider where I will live next year. My girl friend currently lives in General Santos, but for me it is just not a place i want to settle in for the following reasons:
- I cannot go to the province by my self or stay over night in the province (especially south of Gen San), it is simply to much of a security risk.
- The beaches there are not that great. (especially in the city itself)
Some things that I am searching for are? (They may or may not be achievable and this is just a wish list)
* Not in a large cities
* Close enough (up to 3 hours travel) to a good hospital / dentist so that if I or my GF (and future children get sick) it is not to far.
* Not to far from a good university (that if we have children they can have a good education) this may not be achievable and they may have to board.
* Safe from radical religious and political groups (yep I will always accept normal aspects of security).
* Close to or on a beach.
* A place with enough westerners for me to be able to relax with, but not full of westerners.
* Not in a major typhoon area.
* If my GF does not want to leave her family and stays in Gen San then a place where I can met some nice ladies.
* Does not have to be a city at all it may be in a quite province town.
* Good internet service.
Must admit Medellin, was mentioned by some one here (sorry I forget who) and it looked pretty nice.
Would love to hear your thoughts, and would truly appreciate all input on this topic.